Rarely does a home of this magnitude and pedigree become available so close to downtown Los Altos. Originally the personal residence of Tarlton Properties' founder, this ~4,025 sf estate offers an uncommon level of above-ground scale on an expansive, oversized private lot. The 2020 renovation transcends typical luxury, focusing on a "clean" living environment powered by a sophisticated Messana radiant heating and cooling system. This high-performance system provides silent, draft-free comfort, making the home a true sanctuary of well-being. The aesthetic is equally refined, defined by Level 5 smooth drywall, wide-plank French Oak, and custom Shinnoki Frozen Walnut cabinetry. A chefs kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances flows into a Great Room featuring limestone surrounds and linear fireplaces, while the primary suite offers a spa-like retreat with NuHeat floors and Dornbracht fixtures. Sustainable excellence is woven throughout, from the 15.4kW solar array and Tesla battery storage to the standing seam metal roof. This is more than a residence; it is a meticulously engineered masterpiece of comfort, volume, and prestige in the heart of Old Los Altos.
Sold for $7,800,000
$7,800,000
561 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
4beds
4,025sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1986
10,138 Square Feet Lot
$7,797,700 Zestimate®
$1,938/sqft
$11,744 Estimated rent
Home value
$7,797,700
$7.25M - $8.42M
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Wide-plank french oakSilent draft-free comfortStanding seam metal roofExpansive oversized private lot
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Listed by:
Nicholas French 01350085 650-773-8000,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 650-947-2900,
Tim Anderson 00645929 650-279-7281,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Bought with:
Gary Campi, 00600311
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82044843
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Laundry, Office, Workshop
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- 2 plus Zones, Radiant
Cooling
- Zoned, Other
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Upper Floor
Features
- High Ceilings, Video Audio System, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,025
- Total interior livable area: 4,025 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced
- Pool features: Pool Cover, Heated, In Ground
Lot
- Size: 10,138 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 17516015
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Air Purifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Los Altos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,938/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,480,817
- Annual tax amount: $41,931
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $7,800,000+20.1%$1,938/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82044843 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Pending sale | $6,495,000$1,614/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $6,495,000+145.1%$1,614/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82044843 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2017 | Listing removed | $11,000$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2017 | Price change | $11,000-12%$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $12,500$3/sqft |
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| 8/15/2007 | Sold | $2,650,000$658/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,931 +3.6% | $3,480,817 +2% |
| 2024 | $40,462 -1% | $3,412,567 +2% |
| 2023 | $40,888 +2.9% | $3,345,655 +2% |
| 2022 | $39,717 -0.5% | $3,280,055 +2% |
| 2021 | $39,923 -0.8% | $3,215,741 +1% |
| 2020 | $40,256 | $3,182,769 +2% |
| 2019 | $40,256 +6.6% | $3,120,363 +2% |
| 2018 | $37,757 | $3,059,180 +2% |
| 2017 | $37,757 +4% | $2,999,197 +2% |
| 2016 | $36,307 +3.1% | $2,940,390 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $35,216 +1.1% | $2,896,223 +2% |
| 2014 | $34,844 | $2,839,491 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $2,681,600 +6.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,512,000 -1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,539,000 +28% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,983,000 -18.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,432,700 -8.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,650,000 -3.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,754,000 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,700,000 +354.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $594,033 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $582,387 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $571,714 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $560,505 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $549,516 |
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Neighborhood: 94022
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Gardner Bullis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Ardis G. Egan Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Los Altos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: GardnerBullisElementary
- Middle: ArdisGEganIntermediate
- High: LosAltosHigh_1
- District: LosAltosElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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